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Menopause

Medical Specialities / Obstetrics, IVF, Gynec and Gynec-Onco / Menopause

  • Menopause

  • The natural decline in reproductive hormones in a woman who is in her 40s, leading to irregular periods is called perimenopause. The cessation of periods for 12 months is menopause. The first sign could be early, delayed, heavy, light, or any irregularity in periods. If one has heavy or prolonged or painful periods, then it is strongly recommended to consult a gynecologist.

  • Physical symptoms include:

  • rightTick Urinary incontinence

  • rightTick Weight gain

  • rightTick Disinterest in intercourse

  • rightTick Deteriorating bone health

  • rightTick Vasomotor flushes, which are a form of temperature dysfunction that result in sudden hot or cold flushes

  • rightTick Bloating

  • If one notices any such symptoms, it’s time to consult the gynecologist.

  • The common diagnosis includes:

  • rightTick Sonography of full abdomen with pelvis

  • rightTick Hormonal blood investigations

  • rightTick Mammography and Pap-smear tests are advisable after the age of 40

  • rightTick It is essential to get a consultation from an expert. Regular tests are recommended annually. The intensity and frequency of symptoms increase after one has crossed a certain age and hit menopause.

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